Nurse PRN

Ascension Recovery Services • Williamson, WV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wise Path Recovery Center is seeking compassionate and dependable Registered Nurses (RNs) and/or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide PRN nursing coverage at its Williamson, West Virginia facility. This on-site position provides direct nursing care and support to patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions in a 24-hour residential treatment environment. Nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide safe, respectful, patient-centered care throughout patients’ treatment and recovery.

Requirements

• For RN applicants: current, unrestricted West Virginia Registered Nurse license or a current multistate nursing license permitting practice in West Virginia.
• For RN applicants: graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• For LPN applicants: current, unrestricted West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse license or a current multistate nursing license permitting practice in West Virginia.
• For LPN applicants: graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain it as required by the facility.
• Strong medication administration and documentation skills.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to provide coverage based on facility needs.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, screenings, orientation, competencies, and ongoing training.
• Ability to remain standing and walking for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform movements associated with direct patient care.
• Ability to assist patients as clinically necessary and within established safety procedures, and safely lift and carry supplies and equipment.
• Ability to respond promptly to medical or behavioral health emergencies and work in a residential behavioral health environment with patients experiencing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and varying levels of emotional distress.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing experience is preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, psychiatric care, detoxification, residential treatment, emergency medicine, corrections, or a similar setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care within the scope of the professional license.
• Complete nursing assessments and collect relevant medical and behavioral health information.
• Monitor patients’ physical condition, mental status, withdrawal symptoms, medication response, and overall well-being.
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to provider orders, facility procedures, and nursing standards.
• Complete medication reconciliation and maintain accurate medication administration records and medication counts; report discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor and document vital signs and other clinical findings.
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider and nursing leadership.
• Assist with admission, ongoing assessment, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Support patients experiencing substance withdrawal and other medical or behavioral health concerns.
• Follow provider orders and established medical protocols.
• Educate patients about medications, treatment recommendations, health conditions, and recovery-related needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient medical records.
• Participate in shift report and communicate important patient information to incoming nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical staff, behavioral health technicians, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain professional and therapeutic boundaries and protect patient confidentiality, including compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and facility requirements.
• Follow infection prevention, medication management, emergency response, and patient safety procedures.
• Participate in emergency response situations as appropriate within the nurse’s scope of practice.
• Complete required training, competencies, and continuing education, and maintain required professional licenses and certifications.
• Perform additional nursing duties within scope of practice as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Opportunity to expand experience in substance use disorder and behavioral health nursing
• Meaningful, mission-driven work

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree